[HTML][HTML] Structure and formation of Z-DNA and Z-RNA
Despite structural differences between the right-handed conformations of A-RNA and B-
DNA, both nucleic acids adopt very similar, left-handed Z-conformations. In contrast to their …
DNA, both nucleic acids adopt very similar, left-handed Z-conformations. In contrast to their …
Ionic effects on synthetic polymers: From solutions to brushes and gels
H Yuan, G Liu - Soft Matter, 2020 - pubs.rsc.org
The ionic effects on synthetic polymers have attracted extensive attention due to the crucial
role of ions in the determination of the properties of synthetic polymers. This review places …
role of ions in the determination of the properties of synthetic polymers. This review places …
[HTML][HTML] Low dose dimethyl sulfoxide driven gross molecular changes have the potential to interfere with various cellular processes
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a small molecule with polar, aprotic and amphiphilic
properties. It serves as a solvent for many polar and nonpolar molecules and continues to be …
properties. It serves as a solvent for many polar and nonpolar molecules and continues to be …
Overview of the effect of salts on biphasic ionic liquid/water solvent extraction systems: anion exchange, mutual solubility, and thermomorphic properties
D Dupont, D Depuydt, K Binnemans - The Journal of Physical …, 2015 - ACS Publications
Hydrophobic (water-immiscible) ionic liquids (ILs) are frequently used as organic phase in
solvent extraction studies. These biphasic IL/water extraction systems often also contain …
solvent extraction studies. These biphasic IL/water extraction systems often also contain …
DNA bending force facilitates Z-DNA formation under physiological salt conditions
Z-DNA, a noncanonical helical structure of double-stranded DNA (dsDNA), plays pivotal
roles in various biological processes, including transcription regulation. Mechanical stresses …
roles in various biological processes, including transcription regulation. Mechanical stresses …
Studying Z-DNA and B-to Z-DNA transitions using a cytosine analogue FRET-pair
B Dumat, AF Larsen, LM Wilhelmsson - Nucleic Acids Research, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Herein, we report on the use of a tricyclic cytosine FRET pair, incorporated into DNA with
different base pair separations, to study Z-DNA and BZ DNA junctions. With its position …
different base pair separations, to study Z-DNA and BZ DNA junctions. With its position …
Deciphering the Role of Anions of Ionic Liquids in Modulating the Structure and Stability of ct-DNA in Aqueous Solutions
Stabilizing biomolecules under ambient conditions can be extremely beneficial for various
biological applications. In this context, the utilization of ionic liquids (ILs) in enhancing the …
biological applications. In this context, the utilization of ionic liquids (ILs) in enhancing the …
[HTML][HTML] Specific ion effects on the electrokinetic properties of iron oxide nanoparticles: experiments and simulations
We report experimental and simulation studies on ion specificity in aqueous colloidal
suspensions of positively charged, bare magnetite nanoparticles. Magnetite has the largest …
suspensions of positively charged, bare magnetite nanoparticles. Magnetite has the largest …
Probing helical transitions in a DNA duplex
D Chakraborty, DJ Wales - Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 2017 - pubs.rsc.org
The complex conformational change from B-DNA to Z-DNA requires inversion of helix-
handedness. Multiple degrees of freedom are intricately coupled during this transition, and …
handedness. Multiple degrees of freedom are intricately coupled during this transition, and …
Energetics of Z-DNA binding protein-mediated helicity reversals in DNA, RNA, and DNA–RNA Duplexes
Z-DNA binding proteins (ZBPs) specifically recognize and stabilize left-handed double
helices, including Z-DNA and Z-RNA. However, the energetics of Z-form stabilization by …
helices, including Z-DNA and Z-RNA. However, the energetics of Z-form stabilization by …